Shagai Fort
Fort in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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Shagai Fort is a fort located 13 kilometres from Jamrud in Khyber District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. It was built in 1927 by the British forces to oversee the Khyber Pass. The estimated terrain elevation above sea level is 847 metres. It is defended by Pakistani military and paramilitary troops serving as headquarters for the Khyber Rifles[1] — the traditional guardians of the Khyber Pass.
| Shagai Fort | |
|---|---|
شاغی قلعہ | |
Shagai Fort overlooking the Khyber Pass | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Frontier fort |
| Owner | Pakistan Army |
| Controlled by | Khyber Rifles |
| Open to the public | No |
| Condition | Operational |
| Location | |
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| Coordinates | 34.017350°N 71.279887°E |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1927 |
| Built by | British Indian Army |
| Materials | Stone and brick |
| Battles/wars | Frontier operations (20th c.) Trilateral flag meetings (Pakistan-NATO-Afghanistan) |
| Garrison information | |
| Garrison | Pakistani Army & Paramilitary units |
Trilateral flag meetings among Pakistan, NATO and Afghan military officials are held in this fort.[2]
Gallery
View of fort from a distance
Main gate
